Isidore Bonheur
Isidore Jules Bonheur | |
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The artist circa 1870 | |
| Born | Isidore Jules Bonheur 15 May 1827 |
| Died | 10 November 1901 Paris |
| Known for | Sculpture Painting |
| Movement | Animalier, Naturalism and Realism |
| Father | Oscar-Raymond Bonheur |
| Awards | Gold medal Exposition Universelle (1889) |
Isidore Jules Bonheur (Bordeaux 15 May 1827 – 10 November 1901 Paris), best known as one of the 19th century's most distinguished French animalier sculptors. Bonheur began his career as an artist working with his elder sister Rosa Bonheur in the studio of their father, drawing instructor Raymond Bonheur. Initially working as a painter, Isidore Jules Bonheur made his Salon debut in 1848.